The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-23
Items from the Courts.

MRS. sHIRK's DAMAGE SUIT DISMISSED.
The $4,000 damage suit of Mary A. Shirk
against the Vandalia railroad came suddenly to
end yesterday afternoon. When all the evil
dence for the plaintiff had been submitted the
attorneys told Mrs. Shirk she had no case, and
at her suggestion it dismissed. All the wit
nesses testified that the railroad was not to
blame for the loss of Mr. Shirk's life.
srULL OFFERS NO DEFENSE
The preliminary examination of John Stull
for the burning of Matte Reid's house was con-
cluded before Mayor Denny, at noon yesterday
The evidence submitted during the morning was
in regard to the whereabouts of the Reid
woman's household property. and several women
testified that she had removed all the valuables
to the house of her mother previous to the fire.
Stuil offered defense and was bound over to
the grand jury, and the bond increased from
81, 900 to 81, 600.
THE CHAIR FAcToRY's RECEIVER.
Judge Walker made his final ruling in the
Indianapolis Chair Manufacturing Company's
receivership case yesterday morning. He gave
it as his opinion that the company would never
be able to settle its affairs satisfactorily, and
named James A. Wildman as receiver When
the appointment had been made, he stated that
soon as the companys affairs were amicably
adjusted he would turn the business over to the
dispose of the California branch Of the business
and discontinue the furniture branch of the
business here The defendants gave notice that
they would take appeal to the Supreme Court
FEES OF COUNTY CLERKS
The Supreme Court yesterday affirmed the de-
cision of the Washington Circuit Court in re-
gard to an officials claim for certain fees. James
NJ Taylor. clerk OF Washington county, asked
for an allowance of $59S 40 for making the open
ing and closing orders of the court. which were
m erely the day and date and order of adjourn
ment of the courts sitting The decision Of the
Supreme judges is that for court clerk to re-
ceive money from the county treasury two things
are indispensaoy necessary; one a statute au-
thorizing him to receive compensation for such
service and fixing the amount therefor the other
statute authorizing the commissioners to pay
for such service. There is no statute that meets
this case and the clerk taking tho Office cum
onese must render some services without specific
compensation
WOODRUFF PLACES cow CASE.
About all the residents of Woodruff Place
were in Superior Court room No. 2. yesterday
afternoon, interested in their famous cow case,
which originated in the justices courts severa
months ago. lsadore Martin had several cows
he allowed to run at large. and one day. when
| they made their way into Woodruff Place,
| Poundmaster Mills locked them up. Martin re-
fused to pay the customary price to secure
their release, alleging that Woodruff Place is
| not legally Incorporated town. and the pound
master therefore had legal right 10 lock up
tho cows. The trustees of the town sustained
! the action of the poundmaster, and Martin
brought suit for replevin. The justice of the
| peace refused to issue the replevin writ and an
| appeal taken. The is interesting to
the residents of Woodruff Place. because they
| are anxious to know whether or not the COW is
10 have the freedom of the park in the future.
WANTS DAMAGES FOR SHOT.
The Bridges and Tomlinsons have been war
| ring families in Wayne township for severa
| years. and, IN consequence. get into court ar
/ average of twice each year. In April, 1885, some
stock belonging to John Bridges won't from his
farm over into field belonging to Perry Tom
linson, who put the stock in his stable and re